Abstract
Microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve root entry zone has become a standard treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. It has been widely reported with a low morbidity. This case report details an unusual and previously unreported complication of this procedure.
MeSH terms
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Anesthesia Recovery Period
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Brain Stem / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Stem / injuries*
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Decompression, Surgical
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Facial Pain / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Microsurgery
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Middle Aged
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnostic imaging
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Nerve Compression Syndromes / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications* / diagnostic imaging
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Pupil Disorders
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Trigeminal Nerve / surgery*